How to Get Free Bus Travel

Everyone likes an occasional freebie. For someone who uses public transportation on a regular basis, finding ways to take the bus for free can have a real impact on the wallet. It takes some digging to find such opportunities, but there are several ways you can travel free by travel if you're in the right situation.

1 Check when your employer offers free bus tickets as a benefit. Colleges and universities sometimes provide free bus travel to new employees and other businesses have followed suit.

2 Call your local city hall and ask about free bus travel for commuters or shoppers to the downtown area. For example, Denver has a service called FREE MallRide that helps people save money and keeps the city from having to build more parking garages.

3 Contact the American Bus Association for press releases or consumer notices about special deals on bus passes. Web sites of the top bus companies, including Greyhound, Megabus and Trailways, also issue bulletins about promotions.

4 Ask a travel agent about the possibility of free bus travel at your destination if you're a student or a senior and planning a trip overseas.

5 Sign on with a temporary agency. Strange as it sounds, some smaller cities hire people to ride the bus on holidays to keep their numbers up.

How to Travel From Cairo to Alexandria, Egypt by Rail

One of the best ways to enjoy Egypt's rich history is to travel the country by rail. The train trip from Cairo to Alexandria will take you along one of the country's most picturesque routes. You can take the speedy "Turbotrain" and reach Alexandria in just over two hours. Follow these steps to start planning your trip.

Book Train Tickets

1 Book your tickets online through the Egyptian National Railways Web site (see Resources below).

2 Call Egyptian National Railways at 011 (+20) 575 3555 to book your trip.

3 Remember that, once you're in Egypt, you can buy tickets at the train station's ticket office. However, you may find long lines there.

4 Avoid the lines by booking your tickets in advance via email through an Egyptian travel agency.

Choose Arrival and Departure Times

1 Understand that the express trains dominate this route's schedule. An express train departs from Cairo every hour or so.

2 Keep in mind that Cairo's main train station, Ramses Station, is located in a part of Cairo known for congested traffic and crowds. If you're leaving from this station, it's a good idea to pick a departure time that allows you to avoid peak-hour traffic.

Choose a Train

1 Know that three types of trains are available for this route. The Turbotrain is the fastest and most luxurious. It offers air-conditioning, refreshments and the choice of first- and second-class seats.

2 Save money and book your ticket on the express train. It isn't as quick as the Turbotrain, but it's more affordable and offers fairly decent first- and second-class accommodations.

How to Find Cheap Travel for Seniors

Just because you are a senior doesn't mean you don’t want to travel and have some fun. Yet the reality is many that seniors have more time on their hands and less money than those adults who are working full-time. If you know where to look, there are plenty of ways to cut costs for senior travel.

1 Travel abroad in the off-season. Summer is the most expensive time to travel as children are out of school and the weather is warmer. Air fares to Europe are much lower between mid-October and March.

2 Join Senior groups. Groups such as the American Association of Retired Persons offer travel discounts to anyone over age 50.

3 Travel by rail. Amtrak offers a 15% discount for senior travel. In Europe, different countries offers different deals. Eurostar offers 25% off fares for seniors, but they need to be booked ahead of time.

4 Look for early-bird menus at restaurants. Many seniors like to turn in early, so an meal served between 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. may suit your needs perfectly. Many restaurants offer the same meals for less money earlier in the evening.

5 Ask whenever and where ever you go if there is a senior discount. Many bargain prices are offered but not advertised. Make sure to ask for discounts at hotels, car rentals, retailers, restaurants, or when booking air, bus and train travel.

How to Travel for Free on a Sailboat

Thousands of sailboats travel the world's oceans every year. Some of them need help.

1 Acquire sailing experience if at all possible. Sailing small dinghies may not give you any advantage, but experience on larger boats, however limited, may set you apart from other candidates.

2 Prepare a resume. Sailing larger boats isn't all about sailing. Skills such as cooking, mechanical ability and medical training are often in great demand.

3 Search classified ads. Some national magazines and many local and regional publications list opportunities to travel by sailboat.

4 Travel to popular sailing centers. They are the best places to make contact with people who are setting out on a passage.

5 Search waterfront bulletin boards.

6 Speak with clerks at marine stores. They'll know who's planning to sail away in coming days.

7 Stake out sailing bars and restaurants. Sailors tend to congregate in certain eating and drinking establishments. These are great places to make contact.

8 Sell yourself. Once you identify a boat and owner who might want to take you along, you'll have to convince him or her your presence will make the trip substantially better. Your first trip will give you references and experience, which will make it easier to get yourself future berths.